Meaning of 'aspersion'

Find the meaning of the word ‘aspersion’

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Meaning of ‘aspersion’

3 definitions found.

aspersion

noun

the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)

Synonyms: sprinkling

noun

an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

Synonyms: denigration calumny slander defamation

noun

a disparaging remark

Example: "in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion"

Synonyms: slur

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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